Max Planck Postdoc Program
The Max Planck Postdoc Program provides talented early career researchers with a range of attractive opportunities to advance their careers in science. Here is what the MPG and the MPI in Freiburg are offering:
Open positions at the MPI-IE Freiburg
- Postdoc: “Studying gene dosage compensation in flies using state-of-the-art imaging approaches” – Lab Akhtar
- Postdoc: “Investigating chromatin regulators using biochemical and biophysical approaches” – Lab Akhtar
Learn more about the new Max Planck Postdoc Program
The new Max Planck Postdoc Program offers early career researchers the following benefits:
- A guaranteed contract duration of at least three years,
- Targeted mentoring program, including mentors from other research institutes or industry,
- Career workshop within two years, allowing postdocs to explore their potential for a career in science, industry or entrepreneurship at an early stage,
- Access to the career development and coaching offer of the Planck Academy,
- Guidelines for mentoring and supervision to ensure high standards of supervision.
This structured approach aligns with international standards and better matches the timelines when potential candidates complete their degrees and seek their next career step. More details about the program on mpg.de










